Ben Javens

Ben grew up in a small town in Yorkshire and though he now resides in Birmingham he still holds dear those formative years and his northern roots. Those that know Ben will no doubt tell you he can be a bit of a curmudgeon but that deep down there is a happy soul trying to get out and those that know his work will no doubt see the battle between happy and sad in the characters he draws and the situations they find themselves in. Ben's work is often very simple but always displays a strong emphasis on colour and a carefully considered composition. He takes much of his inspiration from the books he collects about illustrators and designers from the mid 20th century and those of new artists’ that give a nod to past styles and trends. He also fills his working days with music so as to let it seep into his soul and be transformed into something that can be seen.

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Billie Jean - operating under his real name Sam Piyasena - is the co-author and illustrator of the Doodle Gardener. Billie Jean is our OG doodler, his timeless skills, and passion for the pen continue to grow year after year.

Take the thyme to check Billie Jean's work out here..... ahem.

There are no flies on Sara Mulvanny's recent cover for Sinead O'Hart's latest novel, The Star Spun Web. Her gentle yet enchanting style wins us over again with this recent book jacket.

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Billie Jean - operating under his real name Sam Piyasena - is the co-author and illustrator of the Doodle Gardener. Billie Jean is our OG doodler, his timeless skills, and passion for the pen continue to grow year after year.